Banneker had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it 11. They came up short against the Southwest Atlanta Christian Warriors, falling 71-49. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 415th, while the Warriors are ranked 76th).
As for Southwest Atlanta Christian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 72.2 points this season.
It was another big night for Jabari Burleson, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and ten rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 47% in the last 15 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Talyn Harris, who posted 11 points along with six boards and four steals.
Banneker will take on Salem in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Seminoles have now posted at least 55 points in their last three games. Southwest Atlanta Christian and Warner Robins will compete for holiday cheer at 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
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